Regional school holiday dates could improve attendance, says Seymour

Wednesday 8 October 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 8 Oct 2025, 6:38pm

In this story David Seymour, Education Review Office

Associate Education Minister David Seymour is considering different school holiday dates for different regions to combat truancy. An Education Review Office report suggests this could reduce the incentive for families to take children out of school early to secure cheaper airfares, though Seymour noted the change could create problems.

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1. RNZWed 8 Oct 2025, 3:43pm

   Different educational regions could help attendance battle - Seymour (opens in new tab)

   Also on NZ Herald (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesWed 8 Oct 2025, 4:03pm

   Regional term dates a consideration: Seymour (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZWed 8 Oct 2025, 6:38pm

   Regional school terms could help attendance battle – Seymour (opens in new tab)